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Iran won't escalate tensions but will defend itself, says Pezeshkian as Donald Trump claims Tehran has 'last chance'

Iran states it will defend its security while the US president claims a last chance for a deal. Conflicting reports emerge regarding ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States. Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz remains subdued amid these diplomatic claims. Iran's IRGC reportedly launched a drone attack…

The Times of India

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The Independent UK

'Weaker, stronger, peter out': Mixed messages complicate Trump's Iran exit plan

US President Trump is receiving conflicting advice from two key regional allies on how to handle Iran. Saudi Arabia is urging restraint and de-escalation to prevent a wider regional conflict, while Israel is pressing for a tougher stance against Tehran. Meanwhile, tensions continue to rise, with attacks on commercial shipping…

The Times of India

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Trump threatens more strikes on Iran as US pushes for Strait of Hormuz reopening

US President Donald Trump has issued a warning of more military responses directed at Iran as regional conflicts intensify. Kuwait has reported drone attacks on essential facilities, with a tanker being struck in the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, Israeli forces launched powerful strikes on Gaza following disarmament…

The Economic Times

Trump-Iran latest: US president cancels attack on Iran and claims peace deal breakthrough

Iran’s military accused the US of ‘moving down the path of escalating tensions’

The Independent UK

White House signals Trump is weighing new strikes on Iran, and other developments in the Middle East

President Trump considers new strikes on Iran as tensions escalate in the region. Iran fired drones at Kuwait and struck oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Hamas confirmed disarming as part of a potential Gaza war-ending deal. Saudi Arabia announced a 14-country defense alliance to strengthen maritime security. Israeli…

The Economic Times

Trump says Iran attacks could continue for weeks: ‘We just want to win’

President Donald Trump has signaled that attacks on Iran could continue for weeks, further diminishing hopes for a quick deal to end the conflict. At a Cabinet meeting at Camp David on Friday, Trump was asked how the US can revive the ceasefire after relentless attacks by both sides over…

The Independent UK

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Middle East crisis: Trump says ‘Israel is very happy’ with Gaza peace plan but doesn’t say if withdrawal or Hamas disarmament comes first – as it happened

The agreement is a ‘great breakthrough’, the president says in response to media questions

The Guardian - AU

Iran claims to destroy drone hangars, fuel depot at US base in Kuwait

US Iran war: IRGC reported destroying US drone hangars and a fuel facility in Kuwait. The IRGC also claimed a missile strike on Jordan's al-Azraq airbase. US Central Command denied damage to any American aircraft in these incidents. They also refuted claims about a commercial oil tanker violating a US…

The Economic Times

US and Iran trade missile barrages as hopes dim for a quick resolution to the five-month conflict

The United States and Iran exchanged missile strikes, escalating regional conflict. Jordan and Kuwait reported intercepting Iranian missiles and a deadly strike respectively. Drone attacks caused fires on ships at an Egyptian port this week. The ongoing war has significantly impacted global fuel prices and the economy. Diplomatic efforts continue…

The Economic Times

Democrats demand answers over treatment of wounded US troops after Iran strike

Lawmakers question delays in medical care, casualty figures and Pentagon’s handling of drone attack in Kuwait

The Guardian - US

Kuwait denies military role in Iran strikes, rejects claims of fighter jet deployment

Kuwait has rejected reports that it took part in military strikes on Iran, firmly denying claims that it secretly deployed fighter jets to attack Iranian targets earlier this month.

The Times of India

Kuwait Signs $16 Billion Pipeline Deal With Blackstone, KKR, Brookfield Despite Rising Regional Tensions

Kuwait Petroleum Corp. (KPC) agreed to a $16 billion lease‑and‑leaseback deal with Blackstone Inc., KKR & Co. Inc. and Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. for its crude oil pipeline network, a landmark transaction struck amid rising regional tensions.

Benzinga

Iran seeks to 'sow confusion among Gulf states' by targeting Bahrain and Kuwait

As Iranian drones and missiles target Bahrain and Kuwait, RFI spoke with Mahdi Ghuloom of the Dubai-based ORF Middle East think tank, who believes long-standing tensions, the small size of the two countries and divisions over how the Gulf should respond are playing their part in this development.

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The Economic Times

Middle East escalation: Bahrain and Kuwait carried out first Iran strikes with UAE help

Bahrain and Kuwait secretly executed airstrikes against Iran this month. The United Arab Emirates provided intelligence and defensive air cover for the operation. These nations retaliated after sustained strikes from Iranian forces amid rising regional hostilities. Iran stated it launched assaults against American military assets in Bahrain and Kuwait.

The Economic Times

Iran getting more and more 'serious', says Trump in indication of not launching major operations right now

President Trump has not decided on major Iran strikes, citing ongoing serious talks. The renewed conflict has widened as Saudi Arabia struck Yemen's Houthi rebels. Iran conducted attacks on US military assets in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait. President Trump trusts Russia and China are not arming Iran currently. Yemen's Houthis…

France 24

US pummels Iran as Tehran targets regional bases stationing US forces

Iran on Friday said it carried out attacks targeting US military assets and bases with US forces in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait in retaliation for Washington's latest strikes across the country. The US meanwhile bombarded sites across Iran as the conflict escalated, leading US embassies to alert its nationals across…

Euronews

Iran military says it targeted US bases in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait

Tehran says any facility or base in the Middle East used by the US military to launch attacks on Iran is a legitimate target for retaliation.

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France 24

Arrests, denials and missing images: Gulf states’ response to Iranian strikes

Since the conflict between Iran and the United States began on February 28, more than 1,000 people have been arrested for attempting to document Iranian strikes in Jordan and Gulf countries allied with Washington. The governments of these countries have sought to deter the circulation of such images and maintain…

The Guardian - UK

US expands Iran attacks as Trump warns Tehran and Houthis over Red Sea strikes

No end to fighting in sight as Revolutionary Guards launch drones at targets in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait

The Economic Times

Trump threatens 'major military punishment' after Houthi strike on Saudi tankers

President Trump vowed major military punishment for Iran and its Houthi allies. Houthi fighters struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. Global oil prices surged significantly after the attacks on shipping routes. Iran also reported missile strikes on U.S. military sites in Jordan and Kuwait. These escalating events…

France 24

Why Iran is targeting Kuwait's desalination plants as part of its war strategy

Iranian strikes targeted Kuwait’s desalination and power plants for the fourth consecutive day on Monday. The attacks are putting unprecedented pressure on a Gulf country heavily dependant on desalination for its water supply. Iran is attempting to wage a “psychological war” on a country with few options for striking back,…

The Conversation

Ugandan women work in the Middle East even though they face abuse. They told us why

Labour migration from Uganda to the Middle East has surged since the early 2000s, with many young women travelling for employment as domestic workers. Most of these jobs are in Oman, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

The Economic Times

Oil prices rise slightly after US announces new round of strikes on Iran

Oil prices saw a slight increase as fears of supply disruptions grew. U.S. forces continued striking Iranian military targets for the eleventh night. Kuwait reported intercepting Iranian drones, intensifying concerns over energy supplies. These exchanges have raised fears of further disruptions to global energy markets. The ongoing conflict has already…

France 24

Trump says US 'not finished' attacking Iran as conflict widens

President Donald Trump said the US was "not finished" attacking Iran on Tuesday as the conflict widened, with Tehran launching strikes on Gulf states and its Houthi allies threatening to blockade Saudi ports. The escalation came amid fresh US strikes, rising military casualties and continued diplomatic contacts through mediators.

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